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FG03 HHM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,888 mi
Last recorded36,888 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 36,888 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front all steering and suspension components are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 35,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 35,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer edges cracking,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer edges,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 34,628 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside,cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 33,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,439 miles

Offside Front brake hose ferral corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 27,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 24,735 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 24,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure front bush area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 breadth (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 19,250 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 19,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 14,068 miles

slight play in nearside front strut top mounting

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 9 May 2013 10,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,738 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 6,738 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 3,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FG03 HHM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 HHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG03 HHM registered?

FG03 HHM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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